The Canadian Institute's 8th Annual Advanced Guide to

Public Procurement

Cost Effective Solutions for Reducing Barriers to Procurement in Foreign and Domestic Trade

Tuesday, February 21 to Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia
The Canadian Public Procurement Council is the leading resource for public procurement in Canada, with information and activities offered nationally, in both official languages. The CPPC is a non-profit corporation founded to consider operational issues of emerging policies in public procurement and provide appropriate leadership, methods and tools to address new challenges as they arise. www.cppc-ccmp.ca.
The Canadian Institute for Procurement and Materiel Management (CIPMM), formerly the Materiel Management Institute (MMI), is a leader in: information Sharing, professional Development and advocacy and Recognition for the public sector procurement and materiel management community. CIPMM is a not-for-profit organization open to everyone with an interest in the management of goods and services in the public sector, offering unique opportunities to explore and learn more about current initiatives, policies and best practices. http://www.cipmm-icagm.ca/
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is the leading, and largest, association in Canada for supply chain management professionals. The national voice for advancing and promoting the profession of supply chain management, PMAC sets the standard of excellence for professional skills, knowledge and integrity. With 7,000 members working across private and public sectors, PMAC is the principal source of supply chain training, education and professional development in the country, requiring all members to adhere to a Code of Ethics. Through its 10 Provincial and Territorial Institutes, PMAC grants the SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation, the highest achievement in the field and the mark of strategic leadership.www.pmac.ca